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Why not use a good hydraulic ATF fluid such as Dexron III which has a flash point of 400 F, and is readily available. See url:
http://www.pzlqs.com/Tech/Pdsheet/DomesticMarketing/Gear&Transmission/pdf/DexronIIIMerconAutomaticTransmissionFluid.pdf
Cheers...........Gary
Ian Dewhirst wrote:
Thanks Ed,
I have been following the discussion and your post prompted me to see what
aircraft brake fluid was all about. For those who haven't bothered to
google this, Mil-H-5606 is a mineral based hydraulic oil (unlike brake fluid
which is glycol or silicone based) with a flashpoint of 284 degrees
Fahrenheit. Hmmm, no wonder people have brake fires. The up side is it is
pretty much the same price as DOT-X.
Anybody have an idea why hydraulic oil is chosen? I know hydraulic oil is
used in heavy equipment to apply the brakes, I think the simple reason in
that application is that there is a lot of it pressurized and available. I
trust that is not the reason it is used in a C172? -- Ian
P.S. Good Luck Ed!
Do NOT use automotive brake fluid in aircraft brake systems. Incompatible
with the seal materials. See information at
http://www.groveaircraft.com/brake_info.html
Ed A
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